Ye Zhuang held the bamboo slips and was very excited.
As a county magistrate, he has great power. Sometimes many decisions can be made first and reported later. It is difficult to deal with the average loss, after all, it involves the Sishui County Granary. He wants to behead first and then tell the story, otherwise he will be beheaded first.
However, limited purchases are totally doable!
"Jun Cheng."
"The official is here."
"Immediately notify all counties that those who wish to buy in Guizhou must pass the test. No matter men, women, old or young, they can buy six liters per day."
"only!"
The old man with the goatee bowed immediately and left.
As for deriving scalpers and buying and selling them privately?
Don't worry, the Qin State does not allow people to buy and sell food privately. Lord Shang once issued an order: The merchants would not be able to buy anything, and the peasants would not be able to make money. If you want to buy food, you can only choose state-owned stores. If you sell food privately, you will be punished.
But this method can only cure the symptoms but not the root cause. At best, it can prevent Surabaya County from collapsing so quickly and allow it to persist for a few more days. If we really want to solve the problem, the only solution is to lift the blockade, or allow food from outside to come in, or the even-lose strategy proposed by Cao Xiu.
"This memorial is the best I have seen in these years. Even I feel ashamed. Cao Xiu is only a small pavilion chief, but he has such talent. He stepped forward at the critical moment. He is really a model for our Qin officials. You all should learn to follow suit."
"only……"
The more Hu Wancang listened, the stranger he became.
Is it just Cao Xiu or the model of Qin officials?
I don’t know how many laws this kid has broken in private. If the files were piled up, it would probably be higher than him. Others are prolific in writings, but Cao Xiuna is prolific in files. He can be called the number one outlaw in Peixian County.
Of course, Hu Wancang would not tell anyone.
If something happens to Cao Xiu, he can't run away!
"Distribute this memorial to the county officials and let them learn from it. A mere pavilion chief knows how to share the worries of the county guard. Are you not even as good as a pavilion chief?!"
"..."
Hu Wancang wiped the saliva from his face.
It makes it seem like you are always on par with me.
However, he only dared to think about it in his heart.
"As for the matter of evenly losing..."
Ye Zhuang looked hesitant and thinking about it.
He really has no control over this matter.
Embezzling grain from a granary without permission is a capital offense!
But now it takes more than half a month to send a postman to Xianyang. Moreover, the First Emperor has not been found yet. Who will be responsible for sending it to Xianyang? Even if I really agree, I think the day lilies will be completely cold by the time I get back.
On the contrary, there is someone in Langya County right in front of us!
Prime Minister Zuo Li Si, Shangqing Wang Wu, Tongwuhou Wang Bi... all of them are capable ministers and officials, and they are responsible for assisting in government affairs on weekdays. He submitted the memorial to Li Si, which was reasonable and legal and not arrogant.
"Reporting to the Sheriff, I have something else to do!"
"Um?"
Hu Wancang wiped his sweat in embarrassment, raised his hands and bowed: "Cao Xiu happened to encounter colorful auspicious clouds in the mountains one day, and got a piece of silk by chance. There was a plow painted on it, and he ordered the temple craftsman to cast it, and unexpectedly found this The plow is a powerful tool for promoting agriculture, and it is several times more powerful than the existing plow."
"Oh? Submit it quickly!"
Soon, Xia Houying came in humming.
The Quyuan plow landed in the middle.
"hiss……"
Ye Zhuang quickly stood up and moved closer to Quyuanli to observe. From time to time, he would touch it with his hands, frowning. The curved shaft plow is indeed much lighter than the plows they used, but its structure is actually more complicated, with many structures.
"Can you order someone to try it?"
"I've tried it!" Hu Wancang didn't dare to hide it and handed over the wooden talisman that Feng had prepared early. "Starting from the day before yesterday, the subordinates have ordered people to plow the fields with this. If a medium-sized oxen is used to pull the plow, five or six acres can be plowed per day. The land is not a problem. Even if the plow is carried by manpower, it is far better than the grass and other agricultural tools."
Ye Zhuang picked up the wooden talisman and frowned to look at it carefully.
This is also stipulated by Qin law. When subordinates ask for instructions from superiors, they cannot use oral form, but must use written form such as official documents.
"Good plow, good plow!"
"I never thought that Cao Xiu would have such an opportunity?"
"Ahem, Cang didn't expect that."
Hu Wancang echoed with a guilty conscience.
Ye Zhuang threw the bamboo slip directly in front of Hu Wancang.
"madness!"
"Chief, calm down!"
"How can you believe such a fallacy?"
"My subordinates also checked and confirmed that it is correct."
"How did you check?"
"There are many local people who can attest to this."
"..."
Ye Zhuang was silent for a moment, but after a long time he laughed and said with a hint of helplessness: "He is really a smart Qin official."
Cao Xiu was indeed lying. He just wanted to avoid being punished. After all, as a Qin official, he would not only do this craftsmanship without merit, but would also be punished.
However, there is really nothing they can do against Cao Xiu!
After all, it is not popular in the Qin State to surrender to defeat. The interrogation of suspects has its own process, which also requires the presence of witnesses and material evidence. Only when there is irrefutable evidence that the criminal has not been recruited, will he be sentenced.
Whether true or false, Cao Xiu now has a witness.
As for physical evidence?
Who can come up with this...
"Qu Yuuli will leave it here for now. I will immediately order the temple master to verify it. If it is correct, I will reward him generously."
"only!"
Hu Wancang immediately bowed and resigned.
Ye Zhuang stood beside the Quyuan plow, touching it fondly. If it is true as Hu Wancang said, then this plow can indeed be called a weapon for promoting agriculture. Although Cao Xiu is not straight, he is also reasonable.
With his power, he can reward him directly. However, he could report this matter to Li Si. After all, he was Prime Minister Zuo, so the reward would be even more generous. Anyway, it was easy for him to hand over this "Admonition Pingzhun Shu" to Li Si.
Doing this would also make Cao Xiu owe him a favor.
Ye Zhuang has not been in the officialdom for so many years, and it can be seen that Cao Xiu is quite talented. The reason why he has been so tepid in the past two or three years can only be because he doesn't want to climb up. Just like Xiao He and Cao Shen, they all did not want to be county officials, but instead settled in Peixian County.
It would also be good for him if he could win over Cao Xiu.
"Shi Shi, prepare a defense for me."
"Where are you going, Lord?"
"Langyatai!"
Ye Zhuang held the bamboo slip in his right hand and spoke firmly.
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The next day.
Fengyiguan City Rice Store.
There were dozens of soldiers wearing armor and swords on both sides of the shop.
He looked left and right, his eyes as fierce as a wolf.
There was a long queue in front of them. There were women wearing jade hairpins and cloth skirts, as well as strong men wearing short brown cloth. There are rickety old men on crutches and half-grown children. Each one is made of poplar boards, and we are looking forward to it.
As we approached the rice shop, there were special clerks waiting for us. It will be verified in advance. After confirmation, the other party will need to make a deposit, and then you can buy rice.
No matter men, women, old or young, they can only buy six liters of rice.
Want to buy more?
Sorry, no.
Even if you are a wealthy family in Luyou, this is the same. Of course, if someone leaves through a backdoor relationship, that's a different matter. It's just that the situation is serious now, and the county magistrate has issued a death order, so this matter is really difficult to handle.
Qin Shihuang looked ahead.
It is painful and happy at the moment!
He was very fortunate to have Cao Xiu's help in coming up with a way to purchase in limited quantities. On the other hand, he hated Cao Xiu deeply. I was expecting to be able to get in touch with Ye Zhuang, but I was interrupted by Cao Xiusheng...
"Azheng, have you learned it now?"
Cao Xiu stood with his hands behind his hands and spoke confidently.
Qin Shihuang glanced at him with contempt on his face.
Come to Dao Lei and kill this thief Cao!
